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Nationals re-signed UTIL Emmanuel Burriss to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

The 29-year-old hasn't appeared in a major league game since 2012, when he was a member of the Giants, but he registered a promising .300/.377/.412 batting line with 22 stolen bases in 116 games this past season at Triple-A Syracuse. Burriss will function as organizational infield depth for the Nats again in 2015. Mon, Nov 10, 2014 11:01:00 AM

The 28-year-old spent the entire 2013 campaign at Triple-A Louisville where he struggled to a .241/.294/.266 line with one homer 24 RBI and 17 stolen bases. Better known for his defensive prowess than his hitting ability, he'll function as additional depth in the minor leagues for the Nationals. Sat, Dec 21, 2013 02:36:00 PM

He's been invited to spring training. Burriss batted just .213/.270/.221 in 60 games for the Giants in 2012. Wed, Nov 21, 2012 04:20:00 PM

Emmanuel Burriss has elected free agency.

Burriss batted just .213/.270/.221 in 60 games for the Giants last season and declined a minor league assignment. He shouldn't have a problem securing a spring training invite on the open market. Sat, Nov 10, 2012 09:27:00 AM

Nationals manager Matt Williams said that Jayson Werth (shoulder) will be limited early on in spring training.

Werth underwent surgery in early January to repair the AC joint in his right shoulder. The original timeline called for 2-3 months of rehab time and he's currently a little over six weeks into the process. He's aiming to be ready for Opening Day, but it's going to be close.

Nate McLouth (shoulder) expects to be ready for the beginning of the 2015 regular season.

And he could start in left field on Opening Day if Jayson Werth (shoulder) isn't ready. McLouth underwent surgery last August to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder. He's nearly up to speed with the other position players in Nats camp this spring.

Nationals outfield prospect Brian Goodwin will be monitored in camp after having surgery on his left (non-throwing) shoulder late last season.

It doesn't sound like anything that might put his availability for Opening Day in question. Goodwin, 24, is set to return to Triple-A to start the season after struggling in his first go-round at the level in 2014 with a .219/.342/.328 batting line.

He's now set to throw three bullpen sessions per week over the next four weeks. "It's great. It's a good feeling because it's been over a year since I've been on the mound," Davis said. "It's a major milestone for me, but I understand that the work is not done. I'm going to keep working hard on the field." Davis likely won't be game-ready until around midseason. He can aim for a September call-up.